Chicago, IL
Perfect opportunity for rebranding, located at ground level with large bi-fold opening windows, to a very nice size sidewalk cafe. Large dining room with a 35' bar and 175 Occupancy. Has an excellent...
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Chicago, IL
Perfect opportunity for rebranding, located at ground level with large bi-fold opening windows, to a very nice size sidewalk cafe. Large dining room with a 35' bar and 175 Occupancy. Has an excellent...
Not Disclosed

Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago’s highly desirable Lakeview neighborhood, this established bagel café and deli offers a simple, easy-to-run operation with a strong reputation and consistent customer traffic. The...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $300,000

Chicago, IL
**Exact Address and Full Details upon signed NDA and verified financial capabilities.** This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established and profitable brunch restaurant located in one of Chicago’s...
$650,000

Chicago, IL
This long established and highly profitable donut shop has been a beloved community staple for decades. Known for its fresh made daily donuts and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, the business enjoys...
$579,000
Cash Flow: $203,315
Chicago, IL
This Company provides a vibrant environment with live music, a modern American southern-inspired menu, and professional bar offerings that all continue to evolve. With a dedicated customer base and...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $373,898
Chicago, IL
This is a rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped café space in a prime location. The café comes complete with all major equipment, fixtures, and partial commercial kitchen setup — ideal for...
$1,000
Chicago, IL
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
$1,100,000
Chicago, IL
$695,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
$895,000
Available in Illinois
$50,000
Chicago, IL
$42,000
Chicago, IL
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
$1,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chicago, IL
$750,000
Chicago, IL
$119,800
James McNeela
SourceWorks Inc
Serving Cook County, IL
SourceWorks offers our clients a respectful, focused, and professional approach to acquiring or selling a business. We have expertise in Healthcare, Technology and Manufacturing. The bulk of our success has come from helping buyers and sellers transition into and out of these growth industries. Why select SourceWorks? Each business situation is unique. Therefore we apply our experience, market knowledge and broker network to our client's advantage. We are extremely confidential and we are proficient at what we do. We are paid on success. We have no marketing, listing or registration fees of any kind. We are licensed Business Brokers and members of the International Business Broker Association (IBBA) and as such, follow a strict code of conduct
Chicago, IL
$159,000
Chicago, IL
$370,000
Chicago, IL
$275,000
Chicago, IL
$175,000
Chicago, IL
$268,000
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Chicago, IL
$263,000
Chicago, IL
$299,000
Chicago, IL
$220,000
Chicago, IL
$299,900
Chicago, IL
$30,000
Chicago, IL
$69,000
Chicago, IL
$169,000
Chicago, IL
$1,850,000
Chicago, IL
$295,000
Chicago, IL
$195,000
Available in Illinois
$75,000
Chicago, IL
$590,000
Chicago, IL
$650,000
Chicago, IL
$474,000
Chicago, IL
$299,000
Chicago, IL
$75,000
Available in Illinois
$175,000
Chicago, IL
$275,000
Chicago, IL
$1,474,000
Chicago, IL
$195,000
Chicago, IL
$3,999,000
Chicago, IL
$195,000
Nick DiBrizzi
COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL NRT
Serving Cook County, IL
Chicago, IL
$210,000
Chicago, IL
$1,500,000
Chicago, IL
$198,000
Chicago, IL
$75,000
Chicago, IL
$69,000
Available Nationwide
$500,000
Chicago, IL
$750,000
Chicago, IL
Not Disclosed
Chicago, IL
$1,100,000
Chicago, IL
$1,275,000
Chicago, IL
Not Disclosed
Available in Illinois
$180,000
Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in Chicago and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
44 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$267,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$800,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$108,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Chicago, IL Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.23 |
2.20 |
|
Median |
0.41 |
3.13 |
|
Upper Quartile |
0.63 |
3.70 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in Chicago?
The median asking price for restaurants in Chicago, IL is $267,000. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in Chicago is $800,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $108,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in Chicago valued?
Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis of Chicago restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.23 to 0.63, with the median at 0.41. Earnings multiples range from 2.20 to 3.70, with the median at 3.13. This means restaurants in Chicago are valued, on average, around 0.41 times annual revenue, and 3.13 times annual owner earnings.
On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.
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